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[arethinn]

caitriona_nnc was talking about Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism when she said the following, but I think it's interestingly applicable to otherkin matters:

"...I think most of us who were involved in the efforts to start large networking groups in the eighties and nineties are now sticking closer to home and building our personal/family/household/pack traditions. Actually, I see that local/personal priority happening with IMBAS folks, too, at least the ones I know. From past experience, I think our strongest networks are going to come from continuing this home-based work, and building alliances over time with others doing similar work; others with whom we can build solid friendships, real trust, and have lots more in common than just an interest in Celtic spirituality. CR does have an infrastructure and referral system, to some extent, but it's still very far-flung and informal. And like anything that has grown over time, it's not necessarily something a new person can immediately fit into. IMHO, People have to take the time to become part of each others' lives, not just an activity they occasionally share. The groups that last have that bond of friendship and family (including family of choice)."

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What she said about Imbas was also true about Clannada na Gadelica (when I was a part of that in the '90's). Those of us that left it behind are focusing on our families (and chosen families).

And yes, I think it's true that it's equally applicable to Otherkin. What seems scattered and somewhat disorganized is actually, I think, reorganizing itself on the more local level. I also think that, like grassroots politics, this localization thing can only make the "community" stronger in the long run. How or whether we'll all come together in the future isn't something I'm prepared to speculate on.